Question 1

Actress Uma Thurman has admitted that she suffers from:

Accepted Answer

A)  Dissociative disorder 
B)  Obsessive compulsive disorder 
C)  Body dysmorphic disorder 
D)  Bulimia 
A)  Dissociative disorder 
B)  Obsessive compulsive disorder 
C)  Body dysmorphic disorder 
D)  Bulimia

Question 2

Examples of risk factors included in the Biopsychosocial Model of Conversion Disorder (Stonnington et al., 2006) are:

Accepted Answer

A)  PTSD and dissociation 
B)  Family and sociocultural factors 
C)  Cognitive impairment and communication difficulties 
D)  All of the above 
A)  PTSD and dissociation 
B)  Family and sociocultural factors 
C)  Cognitive impairment and communication difficulties 
D)  All of the above

Question 3

Laposa and Alden's (2003) study of PTSD in hospital emergency room workers found that ________ had clinically significant dissociation.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 in 25 
B)  1 in 10 
C)  1 in 5 
D)  More than half 
A)  1 in 25 
B)  1 in 10 
C)  1 in 5 
D)  More than half

Question 4

In the case study of hypochondriasis involving James V., Mr. V. scratched himself tenaciously because he was convinced that:

Accepted Answer

A)  His skin had come into contact with and been contaminated by germs 
B)  Bugs were crawling over him 
C)  He had no sense of touch when he did indeed touch his skin 
D)  He wanted to create a problem in order to get medical attention 
A)  His skin had come into contact with and been contaminated by germs 
B)  Bugs were crawling over him 
C)  He had no sense of touch when he did indeed touch his skin 
D)  He wanted to create a problem in order to get medical attention

Question 5

What is the proposed etiology of conversion disorder? Compare the psychoanalytic and behavioural paradigms of the etiology.

Accepted Answer

The proposed etiology of conversion diso

Question 6

In an effort to reduce Alan's somatoform symptoms, his behaviourally oriented therapist would most likely:

Accepted Answer

A)  Suggest that his family reward his efforts to return to work. 
B)  Train him in relaxation skills. 
C)  Spend time uncovering stressors that led to the problem. 
D)  Dispute the validity of his pain. 
A)  Suggest that his family reward his efforts to return to work. 
B)  Train him in relaxation skills. 
C)  Spend time uncovering stressors that led to the problem. 
D)  Dispute the validity of his pain.

Question 7

Contemporary researchers focus on ________ rather than hypochondriasis per se.

Accepted Answer

A)  Illness phobias 
B)  Conversion symptoms 
C)  Health anxiety 
D)  Obsessive-compulsiveness 
A)  Illness phobias 
B)  Conversion symptoms 
C)  Health anxiety 
D)  Obsessive-compulsiveness

Question 8

Clinical case reports of five pre-teen Amish girls described common symptoms of motor deficits and severe weight loss. Organic and environmental factors were ruled out. The likely diagnosis was:

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypochondriasis 
B)  Body dysmorphic disorder 
C)  Anorexia nervosa 
D)  Conversion disorder 
A)  Hypochondriasis 
B)  Body dysmorphic disorder 
C)  Anorexia nervosa 
D)  Conversion disorder

Question 9

Memory loss from a brain disorders or substance abuse is different from dissociative amnesia, in that the loss of memory in dissociative amnesia:

Accepted Answer

A)  Is gradual in onset 
B)  Has sudden onset 
C)  Includes loss of skills 
D)  Never reverses 
A)  Is gradual in onset 
B)  Has sudden onset 
C)  Includes loss of skills 
D)  Never reverses

Question 10

Which of the following statements about body dysmorphic disorder is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It occurs primarily among males 
B)  It begins typically in late adolescence 
C)  It is often comorbid with social phobia 
D)  It is typically a chronic illness 
A)  It occurs primarily among males 
B)  It begins typically in late adolescence 
C)  It is often comorbid with social phobia 
D)  It is typically a chronic illness

Question 11

Colin Ross' study revealed that among the least common dissociative experiences was:

Accepted Answer

A)  Uncertainty about whether you actually did something or just thought about doing it 
B)  Being in a familiar place but finding it unfamiliar 
C)  Ignoring pain 
D)  Noticing that things that are typically difficult to do are actually done easily 
A)  Uncertainty about whether you actually did something or just thought about doing it 
B)  Being in a familiar place but finding it unfamiliar 
C)  Ignoring pain 
D)  Noticing that things that are typically difficult to do are actually done easily

Question 12

In DSM-5, somatoform disorder is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Somatoform disorder 
B)  Somatic symptom disorder 
C)  Conversion disorder 
D)  Illness anxiety disorder 
A)  Somatoform disorder 
B)  Somatic symptom disorder 
C)  Conversion disorder 
D)  Illness anxiety disorder

Question 13

McNally and his colleagues (2005) conducted research on adults who reported memories of childhood sexual abuse (CSA). The purpose of this study was to identify:

Accepted Answer

A)  Dissociative symptoms 
B)  Recovered memories 
C)  Validity of CSA memories 
D)  Dissociative coping styles 
A)  Dissociative symptoms 
B)  Recovered memories 
C)  Validity of CSA memories 
D)  Dissociative coping styles

Question 14

Dissociative experiences in daily life are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Triggered by nightmares 
B)  Typically short-lived and not a sign of disorder 
C)  Can be triggered by exercise 
D)  A sign of serious pathology 
A)  Triggered by nightmares 
B)  Typically short-lived and not a sign of disorder 
C)  Can be triggered by exercise 
D)  A sign of serious pathology

Question 15

In the case of Anna O., her conversion symptoms involved her:

Accepted Answer

A)  Left leg. 
B)  Sexual dysfunction. 
C)  Her right side, beginning with her arm. 
D)  Scalp, nose, and lips. 
A)  Left leg. 
B)  Sexual dysfunction. 
C)  Her right side, beginning with her arm. 
D)  Scalp, nose, and lips.

Question 16

People diagnosed with somatization disorder in DSM-IV would likely meet the criteria for ____________ in DSM-5.

Accepted Answer

A)  Illness anxiety disorder 
B)  Conversion disorder 
C)  Somatization disorder 
D)  Somatic symptom disorder 
A)  Illness anxiety disorder 
B)  Conversion disorder 
C)  Somatization disorder 
D)  Somatic symptom disorder

Question 17

Which of the following descriptions accurately reflects dissociative amnesia?

Accepted Answer

A)  The amnesia is typically for selected events during a circumscribed period of distress 
B)  The person's behaviour during the period of amnesia is distinctly different or bizarre 
C)  There is a high probability of reoccurrence in most individuals 
D)  There are distinct cross-cultural differences in the expression of the disorder 
A)  The amnesia is typically for selected events during a circumscribed period of distress 
B)  The person's behaviour during the period of amnesia is distinctly different or bizarre 
C)  There is a high probability of reoccurrence in most individuals 
D)  There are distinct cross-cultural differences in the expression of the disorder

Question 18

Psychoanalytic treatment for conversion disorders seeks to help the patient:

Accepted Answer

A)  Become more relaxed. 
B)  Increase their level of activity in spite of the physical limitations. 
C)  Uncover the conflict that they have repressed. 
D)  Realize that their problem is physical in nature and comply with the treatment recommendations of their physician. 
A)  Become more relaxed. 
B)  Increase their level of activity in spite of the physical limitations. 
C)  Uncover the conflict that they have repressed. 
D)  Realize that their problem is physical in nature and comply with the treatment recommendations of their physician.

Question 19

It has been suggested that Mr. Nobody may be Canada's most famous case of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Multiple personality disorder 
B)  Depersonalization disorder 
C)  Faked amnesia 
D)  Dissociative amnesia 
A)  Multiple personality disorder 
B)  Depersonalization disorder 
C)  Faked amnesia 
D)  Dissociative amnesia

Question 20

Pope and colleagues (2006) tracked scientific interest in the dissociative disorders over a 20 year period. They concluded that:

Accepted Answer

A)  Evidence supports changing dissociative identity disorder to a subtype of posttraumatic stress disorder 
B)  CSA is present in all dissociative disorders and should be added to the diagnostic criteria in DSM-5 
C)  fMRI studies reveal enlarged ventricles in the hippocampal region, supporting a biological etiology of dissociative identity disorder 
D)  Dissociative identity disorder is not widely accepted in the scientific community 
A)  Evidence supports changing dissociative identity disorder to a subtype of posttraumatic stress disorder 
B)  CSA is present in all dissociative disorders and should be added to the diagnostic criteria in DSM-5 
C)  fMRI studies reveal enlarged ventricles in the hippocampal region, supporting a biological etiology of dissociative identity disorder 
D)  Dissociative identity disorder is not widely accepted in the scientific community

Actress Uma Thurman has admitted that she suffers from:

Examples of risk factors included in the Biopsychosocial Model of Conversion Disorder (Stonnington et al., 2006) are:

Laposa and Alden's (2003) study of PTSD in hospital emergency room workers found that ________ had clinically significant dissociation.

In the case study of hypochondriasis involving James V., Mr. V. scratched himself tenaciously because he was convinced that:

What is the proposed etiology of conversion disorder? Compare the psychoanalytic and behavioural paradigms of the etiology.

In an effort to reduce Alan's somatoform symptoms, his behaviourally oriented therapist would most likely:

Contemporary researchers focus on ________ rather than hypochondriasis per se.

Clinical case reports of five pre-teen Amish girls described common symptoms of motor deficits and severe weight loss. Organic and environmental factors were ruled out. The likely diagnosis was:

Memory loss from a brain disorders or substance abuse is different from dissociative amnesia, in that the loss of memory in dissociative amnesia:

Which of the following statements about body dysmorphic disorder is not true?

Colin Ross' study revealed that among the least common dissociative experiences was:

In DSM-5, somatoform disorder is referred to as:

McNally and his colleagues (2005) conducted research on adults who reported memories of childhood sexual abuse (CSA). The purpose of this study was to identify:

Dissociative experiences in daily life are:

In the case of Anna O., her conversion symptoms involved her:

People diagnosed with somatization disorder in DSM-IV would likely meet the criteria for ____________ in DSM-5.

Which of the following descriptions accurately reflects dissociative amnesia?

Psychoanalytic treatment for conversion disorders seeks to help the patient:

It has been suggested that Mr. Nobody may be Canada's most famous case of:

Pope and colleagues (2006) tracked scientific interest in the dissociative disorders over a 20 year period. They concluded that:

Introduction Definitional And Historical Considerations, And Canada’s Mental Health System

Current Paradigms and Integrative Approaches

Clinical Assessment

Classification and Diagnosis

Research Methods In The Study of Abnormal Behaviour

Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Psychophysiological Disorders and Health Psychology

Eating Disorders

Schizophrenia

Substance-Related Disorders

Personality Disorders

Sexual Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Disorders of Childhood

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Exam 7: Somatic Symptom Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Actress Uma Thurman has admitted that she suffers from:

Examples of risk factors included in the Biopsychosocial Model of Conversion Disorder (Stonnington et al., 2006) are:

Laposa and Alden's (2003) study of PTSD in hospital emergency room workers found that ________ had clinically significant dissociation.

In the case study of hypochondriasis involving James V., Mr. V. scratched himself tenaciously because he was convinced that:

What is the proposed etiology of conversion disorder? Compare the psychoanalytic and behavioural paradigms of the etiology.

In an effort to reduce Alan's somatoform symptoms, his behaviourally oriented therapist would most likely:

Contemporary researchers focus on ________ rather than hypochondriasis per se.

Clinical case reports of five pre-teen Amish girls described common symptoms of motor deficits and severe weight loss. Organic and environmental factors were ruled out. The likely diagnosis was:

Memory loss from a brain disorders or substance abuse is different from dissociative amnesia, in that the loss of memory in dissociative amnesia:

Which of the following statements about body dysmorphic disorder is not true?

Colin Ross' study revealed that among the least common dissociative experiences was:

In DSM-5, somatoform disorder is referred to as:

McNally and his colleagues (2005) conducted research on adults who reported memories of childhood sexual abuse (CSA). The purpose of this study was to identify:

Dissociative experiences in daily life are:

In the case of Anna O., her conversion symptoms involved her:

People diagnosed with somatization disorder in DSM-IV would likely meet the criteria for ____________ in DSM-5.

Which of the following descriptions accurately reflects dissociative amnesia?

Psychoanalytic treatment for conversion disorders seeks to help the patient:

It has been suggested that Mr. Nobody may be Canada's most famous case of:

Pope and colleagues (2006) tracked scientific interest in the dissociative disorders over a 20 year period. They concluded that:

Introduction Definitional And Historical Considerations, And Canada’s Mental Health System

Current Paradigms and Integrative Approaches

Clinical Assessment

Classification and Diagnosis

Research Methods In The Study of Abnormal Behaviour

Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Psychophysiological Disorders and Health Psychology

Eating Disorders

Schizophrenia

Substance-Related Disorders

Personality Disorders

Sexual Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Disorders of Childhood

Aging and Issues in Psychological Disorders

Outcomes And Issues In Psychological Intervention

Legal and Ethical Issues

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